Shady Lady: Summer's hottest nail hues
From bold bright neons to subtle sky blues, shop our pick of summer's hottest nail hues.
THE SHADE: Clinique A Different Nail Enamel For Sensitive Skins in Hula Skirt (the cool green on the left), £12,
www.clinique.co.uk
WEAR WITH: Distressed jeans and a cool band T.
Queen Victoria Street nail polish, £11, www.nailsinc.com
WEAR WITH: A floaty summer dress and oversized sunnies.
THE SHADE: Models Own Bubblegum Ice Neon, £5, www.modelsownit.com
WEAR WITH: A flirty party dress for date night.
THE SHADE: YSL La Laque Couture Tie & Dye, £18 each, Available exclusively from Selfridges and Brown Thomas
WEAR WITH: Layer them up for statement nails that will look perfect with denim.
THE SHADE: Rococo Amelie, £12, available from Space NK & leading spas
WEAR WITH: This is a wear-me-everyday nude that we’ll be teaming with anything and everything all season.
THE SHADE: Models Own Blueberry Muffin Fruit Pastel, £5, www.modelsownit.com
WEAR WITH: This pale blue hue looks great with double denim ensembles.
THE SHADE: Rimmel London Salon Pro nail polish by Kate Moss in Soul Session, £4.59, available nationwide
WEAR WITH: A smart skirt-suit for the ultimate sophisticated office ensemble.
THE SHADE: Avon Sprightly Mint, £6, www.avonshop.co.uk
WEAR WITH: This classic spring hue goes with anything. It’s great for softening a tough leather biker and heavy-duty jewellery.
THE SHADE: Rococo Gigi Sheer Gloss, £12, available from Space NK & leading spas
WEAR WITH: An LBD for cocktails and dinner.
THE SHADE: Models Own Pukka Purple Ice Neon, £5, www.modelsownit.com
WEAR WITH: Who cares? Everyone will be looking at your nails anyway.
THE SHADE: L’Oreal Color Riche Nails Top Coat Confetti, £4.99, available nationwide
WEAR WITH: Add a layer of L’Oreal’s Confetti top coat over a bright polish for a touch of sparkle. Who says glitter is just for Christmas? (Not us.)
THE SHADE: Rococo Babette Luxe, £12, available from Space NK & leading spas
WEAR WITH: Team with a statement tee and gold rings.
THE SHADE: Orly Melodious Utopia, £10.25, www.graftonsbeauty.co.uk
WEAR WITH: Pretty dresses – and radiate sunshine.
THE SHADE: NYC In a NY minute! Nail polish in Blue Sky, £1.79, available in Superdrug
WEAR WITH: Soften an all-black outfit with sky-blue talons.
THE SHADE: Models Own Toxic Apple Ice Neon, £5, www.modelsownit.com
WEAR WITH: We’ll be rocking this Toxic Apple hue on our toes as soon as it’s warm enough for peep-toes and sandals.
THE SHADE: Rimmel London Salon pro nail polish by Kate Moss in Jazz Funk, £4.59, available nationwide
WEAR WITH: Red lipstick. Matching lips to nails is so 90s.
THE SHADE: Models Own Apple Pie Fruit Pastel, £5, www.modelsownit.com
WEAR WITH: A monochrome ensemble and a cute Alice band hair accessory.
THE SHADE: NYC In a NY minute! Nail polish in spring tulip, £1.79, available in Superdrug
WEAR WITH: One of our faves: add a touch of spring to absolutely any outfit with NYC’s pale aqua hue.
THE SHADE: Models Own Banana Split Fruit Pastel, £5, www.modelsownit.com
WEAR WITH: Layer up this Banana Split pastel hue for a more concentrated colour and wear with a simple white T-shirt and jeans for a super-chic look.
THE SHADE: NYC In a NY minute! Nail polish in spring tulip, £1.79, available in Superdrug
WEAR WITH: A brighter pink hue to create a subtle two-tone effect.
THE SHADE: Rimmel London Salon pro nail polish by Kate Moss in Britpop, £4.59, available nationwide
WEAR WITH: Other cool blue hues.
THE SHADE: Orly Coachella Dweller, £10.25, www.graftonsbeauty.co.uk
WEAR WITH: This fresh spring green will look fabulous teamed with fun floral prints and clean-cut denim.
THE SHADE: Rococo Sandrine, £12, available from Space NK & leading spas
WEAR WITH: Perfect powder blue, wear with bleached denim for an on-trend spring finish.
THE SHADE: Avon Orange You Quick, £6, www.avonshop.co.uk
WEAR WITH: Great for making a style-statement, wear hot orange nails to clash with a bright pink lip.
